{"product_id":"boite-publicitaire-ancienne-sels-lithines-maxim-angers-deco-vintage-pharmacie","title":"Vintage advertising box Maxim Lithinated Salts Angers vintage pharmacy decor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis old advertising box is for \"Sels Lithinés Maxim Magnésiés\" (Maxim Magnesian Lithiated Salts), prepared to make a sparkling, alkaline, and digestive lithiated water. The object has a rectangular shape with rounded corners, and a hinged lid visible on the top. The box is covered in a green finish with black decorations and typographic inscriptions, typical of pharmaceutical packaging from the early to mid-20th century. The graphic design, both simple and utilitarian, highlights the product name and its properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe front face, the only one visible in the photo, clearly displays the following information: \"SELS LITHINÉS MAXIM MAGNÉSIÉS\" (MAXIM MAGNESIAN LITHIATED SALTS), \"POUR PRÉPARER UNE EAU LITHINÉE Pétillante, Alcaline, très Digestive\" (TO PREPARE A SPARKLING, ALKALINE, VERY DIGESTIVE LITHIATED WATER), then \"LABORATOIRES DES LITHINÉS \"MAXIM\" ANGERS E. BÉZIE, Pharmacien\" (MAXIM LITHIATED LABORATORIES ANGERS E. BÉZIE, Pharmacist). The presentation emphasizes readability, with a decorative dotted black border on a green background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface of the box shows some signs of wear and patina, including discolored areas, oxidation spots, and light scratches, consistent with long exposure or handling, which enhances its authentic and vintage character. The lid shows signs of oxidation, typical of old metal boxes. The corners and base also show signs of use, without major visible deformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact format and utilitarian typography are reminiscent of pharmaceutical product and remedy packaging from the early 20th century, often sold in pharmacies or by apothecaries. This type of box was designed to store and protect the contents from humidity and light, while also serving as an advertising medium for the Maxim brand and its laboratory in Angers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe mention of the pharmacist \"E. Bézié\" and the location \"Angers\" attest to the French origin of the product, and add extra charm for collectors of antique pharmacy items, retro decor, or advertising curiosities. The graphic style and green color are emblematic of medicinal salt boxes and digestive remedies of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is, with visible wear: traces of oxidation, scratches, handling marks, and patina consistent with age. The front face remains legible and shows beautiful authenticity for an antique pharmacy piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Lithiated waters, popular in the early 20th century, were prepared from salts containing lithium, known for their digestive and alkalizing properties. Advertising boxes like this one were used to promote products in pharmacies and are now valuable witnesses to the history of medical advertising in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in antique and vintage items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique pharmacy box, Maxim lithiated salts, advertising metal box, vintage dispensary decor, antique remedy box, lithiated salt box, antique Angers box, retro pharmacy advertising, vintage apothecary, old French tin box, French pharmacy box, advertising decor box\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255011791175,"sku":"50554-18bf441d-7d26-4d3c-9603-fc24d7e9205b-PA1.11","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_18903cb1-200b-4e4f-b0d9-23d7fd4f0e47.jpg?v=1782756302","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/boite-publicitaire-ancienne-sels-lithines-maxim-angers-deco-vintage-pharmacie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}